Staff Pharmacist II

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a Specialty Staff Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care for outpatients and ambulatory care patients across UCSF facilities. You will conduct medication histories, review profiles, and counsel patients while collaborating with prescribers to optimize therapy.

You will supervise technicians to secure insurance authorizations, dispense medications, and contribute to the Patient Management Program, ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• Education: Pharm.D degree
• Must have at least 3 years of outpatient pharmacy experience
• Must have at least 2 years of Specialty Pharmacy experience or exposure to clinic programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Obtain medication histories and review medication profiles
• Provide drug information to patients and clinicians and counsel on proper use
• Consult with prescribers and recommend drugs of choice; ensure patient understanding of cautions and interactions
• Supervise pharmacy technicians to secure insurance authorizations and prepare/dispense medications
• Oversee the Patient Management Program and clinical activities as required

Skills

Pharm.D

Outpatient pharmacy

Specialty pharmacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Pharm.D degree

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provide a full range of services for patients cared for by the Medical

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provide a full range of services for patients cared for by the Medical Center at UCSF as well as its providers and payors. These services include, but are not limited to: drug procurement, storage, and security; safe, accurate and timely preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical pharmacy services for patients; development of drug use policies within the Medical Center; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs. The Department encompasses with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic unit within the School of Pharmacy, which has primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the Pharm.D. curriculum, research, and public service.

Under the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Outpatient Specialty Pharmacy provides pharmaceutical care to patients at Moffitt and Long Hospitals, UCSF Ambulatory Care Clinics and Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Mission Bay Hospitals and specialized services to researchers on campus. The Specialty Staff Pharmacist perform a wide range of pharmaceutical care functions to assure that drugs prescribed for and used by patients are safe and effective. These include, for example, obtaining medication histories, reviewing and assessing medication profiles, providing drug information to patients and health care providers, consulting with prescribers and recommending drugs of choice, counseling patients in the proper use of medications and ensuring that patients understand cautions, adverse reactions, and interactions related to their therapy. The Specialty Staff Pharmacist will also supervise pharmacy technicians to secure insurance authorizations for medications as well as prepare and dispense prescription medications and pharmaceutical products for patient care. The Pharmacist will be responsible for the oversight of the Patient Management Program, clinical activities, and delivery of services as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Pharm.D degree
• Must have at least 3 years of outpatient pharmacy experience
• Must have at least 2 years of Specialty Pharmacy experience or previous exposure to providing pharmacy support to clinical programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualification

• PGY1 Residency in Community-based or Managed Care Pharmacy and/or PGY2 in Ambulatory Care
• Pharmacy Managed Care Experience
• Second spoken language preferred
• Management skills

Required Licenses/Certifications

Identify all licenses or certifications required by law or UCSF Medical Center policies to perform the duties.

• Must possess a current license to practice pharmacy in the State of California
• Must be in good standing with the California State Board of Pharmacy.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html